George Ingraham
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Been a while since have logged in here !
Would like to give Hxtal a whirl in trying to repair some cracks.
My first question of many to come is how to clean these slightly dirty hairline fractures. At least I think it is dirt, unless over time something else is the reason for these cracks looking dirty. Pretty sure if I am not able to get these clean, then this same dirty stains will show up after the Hxtal dries.
This bottle is painted on the inside, so need to be careful as to not get any chemicals directly on the paintings. Since the cracks are not over any painted areas, was thinking about blowing up a balloon inside. Then should take the worry out of getting any kind of chemicals and even fumes directly on the paint.
So, first step.... Can someone suggest a chemical and also, maybe how to best use it for cleaning out these fractures ?
Would like to give Hxtal a whirl in trying to repair some cracks.
My first question of many to come is how to clean these slightly dirty hairline fractures. At least I think it is dirt, unless over time something else is the reason for these cracks looking dirty. Pretty sure if I am not able to get these clean, then this same dirty stains will show up after the Hxtal dries.
This bottle is painted on the inside, so need to be careful as to not get any chemicals directly on the paintings. Since the cracks are not over any painted areas, was thinking about blowing up a balloon inside. Then should take the worry out of getting any kind of chemicals and even fumes directly on the paint.
So, first step.... Can someone suggest a chemical and also, maybe how to best use it for cleaning out these fractures ?
] not sure on a cleaner,...I'd be tempted to try some "M.E.K." (methyl-eythel-ketone) or the like,...except for the painted surface inside....good luck,..hope it turns out real nice for you.
